Number of tuberculosis cases in Latvia
Latvia: Number of tuberculosis cases was 390 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
390
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
144th
of 215 countries
All-time high
4,600
in 2000
All-time low
350
in 2021
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Number of tuberculosis cases in Latvia, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of tuberculosis cases in Latvia is 390, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 64.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of tuberculosis cases in Latvia peaked at 4,600 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 350, in 2021.
That places Latvia 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of tuberculosis cases in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,600 | — |
| 2001 | 4,500 | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 3,900 | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 3,600 | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 3,200 | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 2,800 | -12.5% |
| 2006 | 2,500 | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 2,300 | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 1,900 | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 1,600 | -15.8% |
| 2010 | 1,500 | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 1,400 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 1,500 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 1,400 | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 1,100 | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 1,100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 920 | -16.4% |
| 2017 | 750 | -18.5% |
| 2018 | 640 | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 540 | -15.6% |
| 2020 | 450 | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 350 | -22.2% |
| 2022 | 420 | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 410 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 390 | -4.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 390 is above the median for high income countries, which is 320, 1.2× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 390 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545, 72% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,090 | 1,600 | 4,600 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,085 | 540 | 1,500 | 10 |
| 2020s | 404 | 350 | 450 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of tuberculosis cases in Latvia?
- Number of tuberculosis cases in Latvia was 390 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of tuberculosis cases recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,600 in 2000.
- What is the lowest number of tuberculosis cases recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 350 in 2021.
- How does Latvia rank for number of tuberculosis cases?
- Latvia ranks 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of tuberculosis cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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